Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $49,360 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.73
10th percentile $44,040
90th percentile $74,950
Employed locally 130
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,040
    25th
    $44,990
    50th (median)
    $49,360
    75th
    $58,010
    90th
    $74,950

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,700
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Vallejo, CA $67,900
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $66,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Nevada $60,430

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,630
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,270
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,410
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,480
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $50,330
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $57,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Blacksburg, VA is $23.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.08 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Blacksburg, VA is 15.7% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,040 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,990.